Dove Court
Care home in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Dove Court in Wisbech is a 76-bed care home providing residential care, dementia support and respite stays. The home is purpose-built and designed to meet the needs of older people requiring different levels of care and support. The Care Quality Commission rated Dove Court Good overall in 2018, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home employs qualified carers with experience in elderly and dementia care. Staff work to understand each resident's interests and preferences, and support residents to remain as active and independent as possible within a comfortable living environment.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
275 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Cambridgeshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £871 |
| 2025 | £918 |
What Cambridgeshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Dove Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 12.6 miles away. The local GP practice is CLARKSON SURGERY, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Wisbech
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Shedders and Fixers
Situated at Secret Garden Leisure near Wisbech our charity supports men and women, including members suffering from mental health or disability difficulties and help to prevent feelings of…
Emneth Over 60s Friendship Club
We provide a fortnightly meeting in a safe and friendly environment for persons over 60 years of age. They enjoy interesting, stimulating activities as part of a group, currently aged 60 to 93…
Age Concern Upwell and Outwell Luncheon Club
Luncheon club meet on alternate Tuesdays for lunch and fortnightly for afternoon tea and socialising. Meetings are held in the Upwell Methodist Church Hall
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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